Hell on Heels 2024
Hell on Heels is Rudis’ largest annual fundraising event and celebrates the shared history between Leather and Drag. This year proceeds will go towards the St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH).
Save the date, Hell on Heels in on Saturday, June 1st, 2024! Check the Facebook event page for updates.
Rules
All contestants must be at least 21 years of age.
All participants must wear heels.
The talent must be a duet, incorporating leather and heels.
One of the duet partners must be a Rudis member. The other partner must be a NON member of Rudis, At least one of the duet partners must be in drag.
The contest is limited to 5 duet teams. If a team drops out, then the next in line will be contacted to add to the lineup.
Rudis Leather Society does not discriminate against contestants based upon the basis of their size, weight, race, age, national origin, ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Any contestant caught stealing or vandalizing property will result in the contestant’s disqualification and will also be subject to any applicable legal consequences along with possible consequences from the Rudis Executive Board.
Music for competition will be collected during registration by our DJ Coordinator. Music MUST be on a flash drive in correct file format MP3.
Talent may not include nudity, water, live animals, pyrotechnics and/or loose glitter.
Talent time cannot exceed 9 minutes, which includes set up and tear down, if needed.
The winners from the previous year cannot give up the title and compete in the same year.
Judging
The Judging Panel will include three judges. There will be one judge from the leather community, one judge from the drag community, and one judge from the charitable organization chosen.
Talent must include a duet with leather and heels. The scores are determined by three categories; best leather inspired outfit, best performance, and most money raised.
In the event of a tie, the contestant who has raised more funds during the talent will be named the winner.
The duet partner that is a non Rudis member will get show pay. All Rudis members will be donating their time and talent.